UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7
Galatasaray 1 - 1 FT Atletico Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Simeone (M. Ruggeri) 4'
20' M. Llorente (R. Sallai)
M. Pubill 29'
29' V. Osimhen
T. Almada 41'
HT
↓ T. Almada ↑A. Baena 46'
P. Barrios 49'
↓ Koke ↑J. Cardoso 56'
↓ P. Barrios ↑R. Le Normand 56'
↓ A. Sorloth ↑A. Griezmann 61'
61' R. Sallai
65' ↓ Y. Akgun ↑Gabriel Sara
G. Simeone 67'
↓ J. Alvarez ↑N. Gonzalez 73'
80' ↓ B. A. Yilmaz ↑I. Jakobs
83' M. Lemina
88' ↓ L. Torreira ↑I. Gundogan
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Galatasaray
Goalkeepers
Uğurcan Çakır 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Roland Sallai 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Davinson Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdülkerim Bardakcı 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Eren Elmalı
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lucas Torreira 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mario Lemina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leroy Sané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yunus Akgün
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Barış Alper Yılmaz
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Victor Osimhen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Batuhan Şen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Günay Güvenç
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ismail Jakobs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaan Ayhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuf Dağhan Kahraman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Sara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Furkan Koçak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
İlkay Gündoğan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eyüp Karasu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Kutucu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Icardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuf Demir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marcos Llorente 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Marc Pubill 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dávid Hancko
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matteo Ruggeri 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Koke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Pablo Barrios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Julián Alvarez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Juan Musso
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Salvador Esquivel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José María Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Baena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taufik Seidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Griezmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Luque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayane Belaid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/11/2015 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 0 | Galatasaray | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Vicente Calderón |
| 15/09/2015 | Galatasaray | 0 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Türk Telekom Arena |
25/11/2015
15/09/2015
Galatasaray Win
Atletico Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tactical Deadlock at RAMS Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A resilient defensive display from the hosts ensured the points were shared after an early surge from the Spanish giants threatened to overwhelm the Istanbul atmosphere.
Early Lightning Strike
The match exploded into life within the opening minutes as Atletico Madrid seized control of the Intensity immediately. In the 4th minute, M. Ruggeri delivered a pinpoint ball that found G. Simeone, who clinicaly dispatched his effort to silence the RAMS Park faithful. This early opener forced Galatasaray to rethink their conservative shape, as the visitors controlled possession with 55% of the ball. The Spanish side looked to exploit the wings, using their technical superiority to pin the Turkish champions back. Despite the early setback, the home side refused to crumble, slowly finding their feet and looking for opportunities to transition through the midfield, though clear-cut chances remained at a premium during the initial exchanges of this high-stakes encounter.
The Unfortunate Twist
As the first half progressed, the Balance of the match shifted unexpectedly. Galatasaray began to venture forward with more purpose, utilizing R. Sallai to stretch the Atletico backline. The turning point arrived in the 20th minute when a dangerous cross into the box caused panic in the visitors' defense. In a moment of defensive misfortune, M. Llorente inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, gifting the hosts an equalizer against the run of play. This goal drastically altered the tactical landscape, as Diego Simeone’s men lost the Sniper-like precision that had defined their opening ten minutes. The match transitioned into a cagey affair, with both sides wary of committing too many bodies forward, resulting in a physical battle in the central third where fouls began to accumulate.
Defensive Fortress at RAMS Park
The second half was a story of sustained pressure meeting an immovable object. Atletico Madrid peppered the host's goal with 15 total shots, but they lacked the finishing touch required to reclaim the lead. Much of this was due to the heroic performance of Uğurcan Çakır, who produced 3 vital saves to keep the scores level. Ahead of him, Abdülkerim Bardakcı was a colossus, winning crucial headers and organizing a backline that faced a barrage of 11 corners throughout the evening. Despite the Upset Factor being low given the stature of both clubs, the draw felt like a victory for the Turkish side, who move to 10 points in the league phase. For Atletico, failing to convert their dominance into three points leaves them in 8th place, highlighting their struggle to kill off games away from home.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal for Atletico Madrid?
Giuliano Simeone scored in the 4th minute following an assist from M. Ruggeri.
How did Galatasaray equalize?
Galatasaray equalized in the 20th minute through an own goal by Atletico's Marcos Llorente.
Who was the top performer for the home team?
Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır and defender Abdülkerim Bardakcı both earned a 7.9 rating for their defensive heroics.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Playoff Pressure Peaks in Istanbul
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. This clash represents a critical fork in the road for two European heavyweights fighting to secure their knockout stage future.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League league stage enters its final chapters, the air at Rams Park on January 21, 2026, will be thick with tension. Atletico Madrid currently occupies the final direct qualification spot in 8th place, but their Form has been a paradox of winning results masked by a defense conceding an uncharacteristic 3.0 goals per game. Meanwhile, Galatasaray finds themselves in 18th, teetering on the playoff bubble. The Stakes couldn't be clearer: a win for the Turkish giants would drag the Spanish visitors back into the playoff dogfight, while an away victory likely secures Simeone a much-needed bye to the Round of 16.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Victor Osimhen and the Atletico Madrid backline led by their defensive structure. Osimhen is in world-class Form, but he faces a counterpart in Julián Álvarez who has been equally clinical. While Osimhen relies on raw power and verticality, Álvarez provides the Balance with intelligent movement between the lines. Whichever talisman can better exploit the recent defensive fragility shown by both sides will dictate the tempo of this crunch match.
Our Prediction
Despite Galatasaray's ferocious home atmosphere and the clinical Stars at their disposal, Atletico’s experience in high-pressure European nights gives them the edge. We expect a high-scoring affair given that both teams have shown defensive lapses recently. Atletico should find space on the counter-attack as the hosts push for a win, leading to a 1-2 victory for the visitors that cements their place in the top eight.